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With being officially on the second day of fall, it’s time to refresh our homes and get ready for the cooler months ahead. The trends we're seeing for fall 2021 reflect the more long-lasting changes we've made to our homes as a response to the pandemic. Since we spend more time than ever at home, our interiors are leaning to a more comfortable, timeless, and convenient design approach. One major trend we are already seeing emerge is that geometrical silhouettes and rattan fur

As the saying goes: everything old is new again - fashion, furniture, design, and the arts are no stranger to this. Naturally we weren’t surprised to see that the Mid-Century Modern movement was back. It is a style originating from the 1960s; characterized by slim silhouettes, low profiles, and straight lines. The Neo Mid Century style we see emerging today is gravitating towards a cleaner and more minimal interpretation of the original. We have prepared a little inspiration

One of the most popular Canadian summer pastimes is cottage season. Whether you are there to soak up the sun, enjoy some water activities or curl up with a good book, we have got you covered when it comes to creating the perfect space to unwind and relax. In today’s blog, we are featuring Muskoka from our PurParket Element Collection. This collection combines an extremely durable core that is also 100% waterproof making it the perfect choice for busy families, pets and indoor

After what felt like an incredibly long winter, Spring has finally sprung! The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and we are filled with inspiration. Our focus for this post is a fresh and modern farmhouse look. We are switching gears from our engineered hardwood flooring and instead featuring Oyster from our Latitude Vinyl Prima XL Collection This collection boasts wide planks at 9” and fixed lengths of 6’; bonus, this product is completely waterproof and suitable for ra

This time of year always warrants a revisit and reminder about humidity, more specifically relative humidity, and wood flooring. We are here to break it down and explain what this actually means to you. Relative humidity is the ratio of the actual amount of water vapour contained in the air at any given temperature to the maximum amount of water vapour in the air at any given temperature can hold, which is typically expressed as a percent. Wood is a hygroscopic material. Alwa

Winter is just around the corner and that means pretty snowflakes, cozy nights by the fire, ice skating and really dry air. We know you are feeling it and so are your floors! Simply put hardwood floors require the relative humidity (RH) to be maintained at a certain level to look and feel their best. For PurParket Gravity & Veneto lines, the relative humidity should always be between 40-60%. This will ensure the long-term performance of your wood flooring. Not utilizing a hum

Yesterday was a grey July day here in Toronto and the thought of curling up with my dog to watch reruns of Grace and Frankie and channel all the cozy hygge vibes I can handle is pretty appealing. Hygge? you ask. Pronounced “hue-guh” is a Danish word used to describe a special feeling or moment, either alone or with friends and family that is cozy, charming or special. What better way to bring this feeling into your homes than with our Gravity Copenhagen. Inspired by the beaut

Working from home has become the new norm for many people and it looks like it is here to stay for at least most of the rest of this year. This has meant that the need to create a space where you can be comfortable for extended periods of time and where you can focus and be productive is now more important than ever. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce some natural elements to your indoor office space. We are really into one of Benjamin Moore's colours of the year-